Or else. Colorado lawmakers would have to forgo their pay and benefits if they don’t agree on a budget on time under a proposal that gets its first hearing in the state Senate Wednesday. Associated Press.[4]

Light turnout. Four years ago, the mass of Boulder County Democrats eager to participate in the party’s caucuses swelled to the point that some precincts ran out of parking, but this time the atmosphere was decidedly more subdued. Daily Camera.[5]

Born to be Mild. A Colorado lawmaker running for Congress is proposing legislation that adds “unconventional attire[6]” to the list of prohibited forms of discrimination in public establishments. Denver Post.[7]

Enviros unhappy. Two environmental groups active in Garfield County’s oil and gas issues have joined more than 100 other groups in criticizing recent remarks by President Barack Obama about the industry. Post Independent.[8]

Tweet this. State Sen. Greg Brophy[9] waded hip-deep into a national cultural war when he hit the send button on his Twitter account Saturday. The Denver Post.[10]

Lock up. In recent years, Colorado has had a higher percentage of inmates in solitary confinement than other states. New reforms are changing that. Colorado Matters.[11]

Paper cut. The Colorado legislature generates millions of pieces of paper each year, costing the state thousands of dollars to print. All that paper could one day be a thing of the past. Rocky Mountain Community Radio.[12]